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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1885

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Insolvency Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 May 1885 · page 2

IN the matter of Robert Seaman, blacksmith, of Burraga;—A first meeting in the estate of the above, mentioned insolvent was held on…

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Police Court. Saturday May 30Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 June 1885 · page 2

VAGRANOY.—Bridget Fawcott, an old woman who had been living in a deserted house in Durham-street, and was proved to be a public nuisance was charged with vagrancy, and…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, June 1St, 1885. (Before, the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 June 1885 · page 2

James Banfield v. A. J. Goddard—money lent—£5 10s. Defendant did not appear. Proof of service of summons at the A.J.S. Bank, Monnan, was given. Compliant proved…

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Police Court Thursday, June 4Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 June 1885 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—John Anderson, charged with drunkenness, was discharged. INSULTING LANGUAGE AND ASSAULTING A CONSTABLE.—William Leary, 20, was charged with…

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The Murder of Madame Cornet

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 June 1885 · page 2

THE murder of Madame Cornet (says a London paper of April 27) has been arrested. He was engaged by Madame Cornet as butler, under the name of Henri Martin, but his real…

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Police Court. Saturday, June 6Th, 1885. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 June 1885 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—William Barnet gave himself up to the police for protection, in order that he might be cured from the effects of a heavy drinking bout. He was sent to gaol for seven…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, June 15Th, 1885. (Before the Police Magistrate and J. Rutherford, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1885 · page 2

Russell v. A. Fitzpatrick—£5 8s 10d, for money due for cutting wood at 2s 6d per ton. Mr. Thompson for plaintiff.—Plaintiff deposed that he had cut the wood, according to the…

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Police Court. Wednesday, June 10Th. (Before Messrs. W. H. Paul and H. Hutchinson J.'sP.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1885 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—One offender was fined 10s in default three days, for drunkenness. ASSAULT.—Thomas Ryan was charged with assaulting George Walker.—Mr. Kenny appeared…

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Warden's Court. Tuesday, June 16Th, 1885. (Before the Warden, T. A. Smith.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1885 · page 3

Wilson and party v. Inch and party—Mr. McIntosh appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. Thompson for defendants.—This was a dispute as to the possession of mineral lease.—Henry…

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Licensing Court. Monday, 15Th June, 1885. (Before Mr. B. Lee, P.M., and Mr. J. Rutherford, Licensing Magistrates)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1885 · page 2

Sub-inspector Carroll v. Samuel Shaumack.—Defendant was churged with a branch of the Licensing Act in allowing his house to become dilapidated. Defendant pleaded guilty, but…

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Police Court Wednesday, June 17Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 June 1885 · page 1

DRUNKENNESS.—James Watts, a boy 16, was charged with being drunk. He was found in the street under the influence, having some rum in a bottle. He pleaded guilty and said…

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An Extraordinary Murder in America

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 June 1885 · page 4

In the letter of the New York correspondent in Monday's Herald, he alludes to a strange murder which was perpetrated at St. Louis, in a crowded hotel…

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Police Court. Monday, June 29Th , 1885. Before the Police Magistrate and Hon. E. Webb, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1885 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS AND ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Thomas McNulty was charged with being drunk and disorderly. Constable Gallagher proved the offence. Prisoner had just served a…

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Licensing Court. Monday, June 29Th, 1884. (Before the Police Magistrate and Hon. E. Webb, J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1885 · page 2

RENEWAL.—James Smith, of the Exchange Hotel, applied for a renewal of his license. The Bench said he was in a fix, as he had not applied at the proper time, and had not…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, July. 6, 1885. (Before the Police Magistrate)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1885 · page 2

A number of the cases first on the list were struck out, the parties not appearing in some, and a settlement having been arrived at in others…

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Police Court. Thursday, July 2Nd 1885. (Before P.M. and J.B. Dulhunty J.P.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1885 · page 2

RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR.—Edward Reilly, alias Shaw, alias Wright, 22 described on the sheet as a sailor was charged with behaving in a riotous manner in William-street. He pleaded…

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Police Court. Thursday, July 9Th. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 July 1885 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—William Joyce, aged 61, was charged with drunkenness, and discharged on promising to leave the town. VAGRANCY.—Francis Murphy, (old Blind…

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Police Court. Monday, July 18, 1885. (Before the Polios Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 18 July 1885 · page 2

DRUNKENNESS.—Ellis Owen, charged with drunkenness, was fined 53 or 24 hour imprisonment.—Michael Kelly, for a similar offence, was discharged…

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Police Court

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 2

DRUNKNESS.—Two drunkards were lined 5s each. SUMMONS CASES. Eugene Grives v. Herbert Connors.—This…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, July 20th 1885. (Before tho Police Magistrate.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 July 1885 · page 2

Skardon v. J. Morgan—£610s 6d, goods sold.—Verdict for plaintiff. Samo v. C. Potts—£2 17s, goods sold.—Vordict for plaintiff…

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